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The Chicago Lighthouse's Seniors Program offers complimentary weekly programming for older adults ages 55 and up who are facing vision loss. They develop meaningful and relevant programs based on the needs and interests of participants. Their programs are designed to enhance independence, develop critical skills, and foster a sense of community for seniors who are blind or visually impaired. This program is functioning via telephone programming as well as some in-person programming.
The Chicago Lighthouse's Seniors Program offers complimentary weekly programming for older adults ages 55 and up who are facing vision loss. They develop meaningful and relevant programs based on the needs and interests of participants. Their programs are designed to enhance independence, develop critical skills, and foster a sense of community for seniors who are blind or visually impaired. This program is functioning via telephone programming as well as some in-person programming.
Services
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Older Adult Social Clubs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Call-in groups give you a chance to connect and learn from Hadley and others who share your interests. Join by phone or computer. Listen in. Chime in. It's up to you.
Call-in groups give you a chance to connect and learn from Hadley and others who share your interests. Join by phone or computer. Listen in. Chime in. It's up to you.
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Partial Sightedness
Web Based Discussion Groups/Live Chat
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
Services
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Optometry
The Chicago Lighthouse's Driving Rehabilitation Program helps current drivers with partial sightedness evaluate their driving skills, stay apprised of Illinois State laws, and determine eligibility to continue driving. We work with program participants to use assistive devices to optimize driving skills and explore alternative methods of transportation when necessary.
The Chicago Lighthouse's Driving Rehabilitation Program helps current drivers with partial sightedness evaluate their driving skills, stay apprised of Illinois State laws, and determine eligibility to continue driving. We work with program participants to use assistive devices to optimize driving skills and explore alternative methods of transportation when necessary.
Services
Partial Sightedness
Driving Evaluation
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
Services
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Optometry
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) - Chicago Chapter provides scholarships for low-vision and blind college students who are residents of Illinois. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community.
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) - Chicago Chapter provides scholarships for low-vision and blind college students who are residents of Illinois. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community.
Services
Scholarships
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
The Chicago Lighthouse's Lader Family Scholarship Program is open to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin who are blind or partially sighted as well as Chicago Lighthouse employees who are blind, partially sighted, have another disability, or are Veterans. Scholarship funds are to be used to defray the costs of tuition, books, assistive technology, or other educational expenses for students enrolled in post-secondary programs, including accredited certifications and Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.
The Chicago Lighthouse's Lader Family Scholarship Program is open to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin who are blind or partially sighted as well as Chicago Lighthouse employees who are blind, partially sighted, have another disability, or are Veterans. Scholarship funds are to be used to defray the costs of tuition, books, assistive technology, or other educational expenses for students enrolled in post-secondary programs, including accredited certifications and Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.
Services
Scholarships
Partial Sightedness
Blindness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
Services
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Optometry
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Blind Service Association (BSA) operates the Vision Connection, a social and educational membership club for visually impaired people over the age of 50 with declining sight. Its purpose is to offer support and enrich their lives by providing opportunities for social networking and learning. Vision Connection members also attend concerts, go on boat rides, have lunch at favored Chicago dining spots, and attend lectures given by top ophthalmologists or other professionals working in areas related to vision loss among older community members. Members also receive a monthly newsletter available in large print, cassette, e-mail, or digital format.
Blind Service Association (BSA) operates the Vision Connection, a social and educational membership club for visually impaired people over the age of 50 with declining sight. Its purpose is to offer support and enrich their lives by providing opportunities for social networking and learning. Vision Connection members also attend concerts, go on boat rides, have lunch at favored Chicago dining spots, and attend lectures given by top ophthalmologists or other professionals working in areas related to vision loss among older community members. Members also receive a monthly newsletter available in large print, cassette, e-mail, or digital format.
Services
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
In Person Support Groups
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
The Chicago Lighthouse offers a multidisciplinary approach to vision care that integrates specialized care centers and complementary services. Their care centers feature optometric services, psychological support, and assistive technology, with additional services ranging from occupational therapy to clinical research. Their process supports cooperation across disciplines in the assessment and treatment of their patients.
Services
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Optometry
The Chicago Lighthouse helps clients who are blind or partially sighted develop skills and techniques for safe, effective, and efficient travel. Specialists work one-on-one with clients to make sense of their surroundings by enhancing environmental, bodily and spatial awareness. Clients also learn techniques to utilize remaining vision in conjunction with auditory, olfactory, and kinesthetic senses to experience the world more in a more meaningful way.
The Chicago Lighthouse helps clients who are blind or partially sighted develop skills and techniques for safe, effective, and efficient travel. Specialists work one-on-one with clients to make sense of their surroundings by enhancing environmental, bodily and spatial awareness. Clients also learn techniques to utilize remaining vision in conjunction with auditory, olfactory, and kinesthetic senses to experience the world more in a more meaningful way.
Services
Sighted Guide Skills Instruction
Partial Sightedness
Blindness
Cane Skills Instruction
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Partial Sightedness